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Check out Le Petit Refuge — Run the Alps’ cozy Chamonix cabin for trail runners!

Runner sits and looks at view of glacier and mountains
Photo - Sam Hill
Runner runs up trail with cloudy mountains in the background
Photo - Sam Hill
Runner. Run runs downhill on Trail with glaciers and mountains in the background.
Running along the Grand Balcon Sud. (Photo: Sam Hill)
Runner runs across wooden bridge with Alpine mountains in the background
Photo - Sam Hill
Run out, stops to splash water from lake on face
Photo - Sam Hill
Runner runs downhill on Trail with Alpine Mountains in the background
Grand Balcon Sud. (Photo: Sam Hill)

Grand Balcon Sud and Lac Blanc

Region: Chamonix

Difficulty
2/3
Technicality
2/3
Popularity
3/3

This is a classic run with unparalleled views of the Mont-Blanc massif. It’s also a great place to spot ibex, which often hang out near the trail.

Bonus KMs and Bailouts

The bonus kilometers offer big rewards, so try to include them if you have time!

Note that not every run has a bailout. But if a run does, we've included the download below.

Bonus KM GPX Bailout GPX

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